Why Are Saudi Citizens Quiet Over A U.S. Drone Base In Their Country?

Satellite photos of possible U.S. drone base in Saudi Arabia, via Wired

Are U.S. Bases in Saudi Arabia No Longer Inflammatory? -- Greg Scoblete, The Compass

Last week, both the New York Times and Washington Post revealed the existence of a secret U.S. drone base operating inside Saudi Arabia. The news raised eyebrows because it was the existence of U.S. bases in Saudi Arabia during the 1990s that figured so prominently in Osama bin Laden's jihad against the United States. That the Obama administration would blithely drop another U.S. base into the country without regard for the potentially negative symbolism could, as Tom Engelhardt argues, be a sign of sheer stupidity. Max Fischer, however, isn't so sure, noting that since the revelation, reaction has been rather tame:

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My Comment: When this story first broke I expected demonstrations and condemnations from protestors in Saudi Arabia 24/7.... that would have certainly been the case a decade or two ago. But this time .... nothing. Wow .... Saudi Arabia is changing in more ways than what we can keep up with.

The U.S. Has Been Operating A Secret Drone Base In Saudi Arabia For Over A Year (Updated)

Tribesmen on the rubble of a building destroyed on Sunday in an American drone strike against suspected militants in Shabwa Province in southeastern Yemen. Khaled Abdullah/Reuters

Drone Strikes’ Dangers To Get Rare Moment In Public Eye -- New York Times

SANA, Yemen — Late last August, a 40-year-old cleric named Salem Ahmed bin Ali Jaber stood up to deliver a speech denouncing Al Qaeda in a village mosque in far eastern Yemen.

It was a brave gesture by a father of seven who commanded great respect in the community, and it did not go unnoticed. Two days later, three members of Al Qaeda came to the mosque in the tiny village of Khashamir after 9 p.m., saying they merely wanted to talk. Mr. Jaber agreed to meet them, bringing his cousin Waleed Abdullah, a police officer, for protection.

As the five men stood arguing by a cluster of palm trees, a volley of remotely operated American missiles shot down from the night sky and incinerated them all, along with a camel that was tied up nearby.

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More News On The CIA Operating A Drone Base In Saudi Arabia

CIA runs combat drone base in Saudi Arabia -- UPI
Washington Post was forced into finally revealing drone base secret -- The Guardian
CIA operating drone base in Saudi Arabia, US media reveal -- BBC
CIA operating secret drone base in Saudi Arabia -- Global Post
Media turns blind eye to secret CIA drone base in Saudi -- Washington Times
CIA operates drone base in Saudi Arabia -- AP
News of CIA’s Secret Saudi Drone Base Leaks, Just in Time for Brennan’s Confirmation Hearing -- New York Mag
Let's Hope Obama's Secret Drone Base in Saudi Arabia Doesn't Inspire Blowback -- Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic

My Comment: I suspect that there are many officials in the Saudi government who are not happy that this news is now being made public.

A U.S. - Saudi Nuclear Pact?

Obama Administration Mulls India-Style Nuclear Pact With Saudi Arabia -- Christian Science Monitor

US officials are planning to hold talks with Saudi Arabia next week over a potential civilian nuclear pact. But Israeli concerns and Saudi Arabia's rivalry with Iran could complicate matters.

The Obama administration is quietly moving ahead on the groundwork for a possible civilian nuclear trade agreement with Saudi Arabia – an agreement that could prove to be the most controversial of a string of such US deals in recent years.

The US plans to hold what State Department officials are calling “exploratory talks” in Riyadh next week to gauge Saudi objectives behind their interest in a civilian nuclear deal. The US also wants to explore whether the Saudi government would accept restrictions to ensure its nuclear fuel is used purely for civilian purposes, according to congressional sources.

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Update #1: U.S., Saudis to Discuss Nuclear Agreement -- Wall Street Journal
Update #2: Lawmaker: US seeks Saudi nuclear energy deal -- AP
Update #3: US, Saudi Arabia to discuss nuclear cooperation -- AFP

My Comment: I guess this is what they mean when you make a pact with the devil .... you have to because your options are very limited.

The Growing U.S. - Saudi Arabia Military Alliance

US Quietly Arming Saudis Despite Political Rift -- CBS/AP

WASHINGTON - Despite their deepening political divide, the United States and Saudi Arabia are quietly expanding defense ties on a vast scale, led by a little-known project to develop an elite force to protect the kingdom's oil riches and future nuclear sites.

The U.S. also is in discussions with Saudi Arabia to create an air and missile defense system with far greater capability against the regional rival the Saudis fear most, Iran. And it is with Iran mainly in mind that the Saudis are pressing ahead with a historic $60 billion arms deal that will provide dozens of new U.S.-built F-15 combat aircraft likely to ensure Saudi air superiority over Iran for years.

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My Comment: Let's face it .... it's all about the oil.

Saudis Want To Widen Huge U.S. Arms Buy

Under that deal, first mooted in 2007, Saudi Arabia will get 85 Boeing F-15S combat jets (pictured here), upgrades on 70 already in Saudi service, helicopters, missiles and tanks. (UPI Photo/Shane A. Cuomo/USAF)

Saudis 'Offer To Widen Huge U.S. Arms Buy' -- UPI

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 19 (UPI) -- As Saudi Arabia's confrontation with Iran swells amid claims Tehran is exploiting political turmoil in the Arab world, Riyadh reportedly has offered to expand its $60 billion arms deal with Washington to keep it on the kingdom's side.

Under that deal, first mooted in 2007, Saudi Arabia will get 85 Boeing F-15S combat jets, upgrades on 70 already in Saudi service, helicopters, missiles and tanks.

The sale, the biggest arms deal in U.S. history, will lock Riyadh into a relationship with Washington for at least 20 years, easing strains caused by 9/11.

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My Comment: The Saudis are obviously very concerned about their security situation, and are arming themselves to the teeth for a "just in case" situation. But what is even more interesting, is that at the same time they are now looking at forging alliances with other countries.

The Growing U.S. - Saudi Rift

Response To Arab Uprisings Causes U.S.-Saudi Rift -- NPR

Defense Secretary Robert Gates spent a few hours in Riyadh Wednesday, making him the highest ranking U.S. official to visit Saudi Arabia since the wave of uprisings began in the Arab world.

Those uprising have sparked tensions in U.S.-Saudi relations. In a rare open disagreement with the Obama administration, King Abdullah chastised the president for abandoning Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak, a long time ally.

The Saudis have since developed a more aggressive regional policy.

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My Comment: The special U.S.- Saudi relationship that has been in existence since the end of the Second World war is now rapidly coming to an end. What does this mean to America's long term strategic interests in the Middle East has yet to be determined, but expect other countries to be solicited (and invited) by the Saudis to replace this relationship.

U.S. Concerns Being Made Public On Saudi Initives To Suppress Arab Revolts

Saudi Arabia’s Action In Bahrain Worries U.S. -- The Bulletin/New York Times

WASHINGTON — Even before Saudi Arabia sent troops into Bahrain on Monday to quell an uprising it fears might spill across its own borders, U.S. officials were increasingly concerned that the kingdom’s stability could ultimately be threatened by regional unrest, succession politics and its resistance to reform.

So far, oil-rich Saudi Arabia has successfully stifled public protests with a combination of billions of dollars in new jobs programs and an overwhelming police presence, backed by warnings last week from the foreign minister to “cut any finger that crosses into the kingdom.”

Monday’s action, in which more than 2,000 Saudi-led troops from gulf states crossed the narrow causeway into Bahrain, demonstrated that the Saudis were willing to back their threats with firepower.

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Previous Post: State Of Emergency Declared In Bahrain

My Comment: There is not much that the U.S. can do to influence this situation. U.S. - Saudi relations have been in a tailspin when Saudi leaders reacted harshly to U.S. (lack of support) for ousted Egyptian leader Mubarak. Since then, relations have cooled considerably, and I expect them to 'cool' further as the Arab revolt continues to spread in other countries that border Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia Warns President Obama To Not Humiliate Egyptian President Mubarak

President Obama and King Abdullah
Photo from The Royal Saudi Arabia Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Source: Saudis Tell Obama Not to Humiliate Mubarak -- FOX News

WASHINGTON -- Saudi Arabia threatened to prop up President Hosni Mubarak if the White House tries to force a swift change of regime in Egypt, The Times of London reported Thursday.

The news came as testimony gathered by the Guardian newspaper claimed that the Egyptian military, despite maintaining an appearance of neutrality in the ongoing crisis, had secretly detained hundreds and possibly thousands of suspected government opponents since mass protests began weeks ago.

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My Comment: The paragraph that caught my attention was the following ....

.... "Mubarak and King Abdullah are not just allies, they are close friends, and the King is not about to see his friend cast aside and humiliated," a senior source in the Saudi capital told The Times.

Does the present White House administration understand this loyalty and why it is important in the Middle East? Considering how important Egypt is to U.S. foreign policy, and considering how important Saudi Arabia is to the U.S. economy .... the present paralysis by the White House on how to respond to the crisis in Egypt tells me that they are now (belatedly) beginning to appreciate the complexity to what is happening in the Middle East.

In short .... Saudi Arabia read the riot act to the White House .... and the White House is now scrambling to find a policy and position that would placate the Egyptian on the street as well as satisfying Saudi demands and concerns. Not surprisingly .... they are unwilling and/or incapable of finding that common ground.

A Rift Is Now Developing Between The U.S. And It's Arab Allies

U.S. Pressure on Mubarak Opens a Rift With Arab Allies -- Wall Street Journal

WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama's showdown with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has sparked a rift with key Arab allies Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, which fear the U.S. is opening the door for Islamist groups to gain influence and destabilize the region.

Vying to influence the outcome of events, Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. have sent public and private messages of solidarity to Mr. Mubarak and his vice president, longtime intelligence chief Omar Suleiman, diplomats said. The messages amount to support for the president and Mr. Suleiman to oversee the transition and to ensure that Islamists can't fill any possible power vacuum.

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My Comment: The rulers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, the Gulf Sheikdoms, most Arab states .... they all view the Islamists/Muslim Brotherhood as an existential threat to the stability of their countries and to their own rule. They know only to well who these people are, and are very leery of anyone willing to work and/or cooperate with them.

Therefore .... when they read articles like the following .... U.S. reexamining its relationship with Muslim Brotherhood opposition group .... their concerns on U.S. intentions and long term strategic objectives in the region are intensified. The fact that secular regimes allied to the west have been thrown out of power in Tunisia and Lebanon in just the past three weeks .... coupled with demonstrations intensifying in Jordan and Yemen and a White House refusing to give support to long term U.S. friends in the region .... it is only natural that many of our allies are now re-examining their relationship with the U.S. .... and in particular .... with this President.

U.S.'s $60 Billion Saudi Arms Sale Goes Through With Little If Any Scrutiny

Critics Slam Obama Administration For 'Hiding' Massive Saudi Arms Deal -- ABC News

Largest Arms Deal In U.S. History Pushed While Congress In Recess

The Obama administration has quietly forged ahead with its proposal to sell $60 billion worth of fighter jets and attack helicopters to Saudi Arabia unhampered by Congress, despite questions raised in legislative inquiries and in an internal congressional report about the wisdom of the deal.

The massive arms deal would be the single largest sale of weapons to a foreign nation in the history of the U.S., outfitting Saudi Arabia with a fully modernized, potent new air force.

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More News On The U.S. - Saudi Arabia Arms Deal

$60B arms deal with Saudi Arabia goes through -- AP
US-Saudi Arms Deal Defended by Gates, Clinton -- Secrecy News
U.S.'s $60 Billion Saudi Arms Sale Likely to Clear Congress, Berman Says -- Bloomberg
US-Saudi arms deal on track -- AFP
$60 Billion Arms Deal from US to Saudi Arabia Near Completion -- The Take Away
Report: U.S. systems could help Saudis deter Iran -- World Tribune
U.S.-Saudi Arms Deal: $60 Billion Worth of Weapons for Religious Tyrants -- Death And Taxes

My Comment: No Congressional debate (hell .... they are in recess), no analysis and reports from think tanks or Congressional committees published (with the exception of one that is critical of the deal), no questions from reporters/pundits. The biggest arms deal in U.S. history .... with huge consequences to us and the Middle East .... and everyone is acting as if it never happened.

Something is terribly wrong here.

Cold Feet From The U.S. On Selling Arms To Saudi Arabia?

The US sale to Saudi Arabia includes 84 new Boeing F-15 fighter jets and 70 upgrades of existing Saudi F-15s [GETTY]

Saudi Arms Sale Draws Concern of U.S. House Committee Leaders -- Bloomberg

The top Democrat and Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee are questioning the Obama administration’s decision to sell as much as $60 billion of weapons to Saudi Arabia, according to a letter being circulated for more lawmakers’ signatures.

California Democrat Howard Berman and Florida Republican Ileana Ros-Lehtinen are seeking support from other members of the U.S. House of Representatives for a letter outlining concerns and questions to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

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My Comment: I do not see the U.S. refusing Saudi Arabia's request for purchasing additional arms .... especially when the US needs foreign arms sales to boost it's own economy and to keep the defense industry busy. Throw in the fact that Saudi Arabia is a strategic and vital partner for the U.S., any requests (I am sure) will not be denied.

The concerns that are presently expressed by the House Foreign Affairs Committee is mostly theater .... to show that they are on top of their responsibilities. But I am sure that there are still some questions that need to be answered, as well as placating nervous supporters of Israel that these weapon systems will not be used against them.

U.S. Announces A $60B, 20-Year Arms Deal With Saudi Arabia

U.S. Army Apache attack helicopters participate in an aerial gunnery training exercise in South Korea. The U.S. arms deal with Saudi Arabia includes 84 new F-15 fighter jets, 70 Apache attack helicopters and 36 of its AH-6M Little Birds. (Choi Bu-Seok, Reuters / October 21, 2010)

Pentagon Plans $60 Billion Weapons Sale To Saudi Arabia -- Washington Post

The Defense Department has notified Congress that it wants to sell $60 billion worth of advanced aircraft and weapons to Saudi Arabia. The proposed sale, which includes helicopters, fighter jets, radar equipment and satellite-guided bombs, would be the largest arms deal to another country in U.S. history if the sale goes through and all purchases are made.

Congress has 30 days to review the sale before the Pentagon and the weapons makers go into more detailed contract discussions with Saudi Arabia. Congress is expected to review the deal when it is back in session after the elections.

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More News On The $60 Billion Arms Sale To Saudi Arabia

U.S. gives details of Saudi arms deal -- L.A. Times
U.S. Advances Saudi F-15 Package -- Wall Street Journal
U.S. plans $60B, 20-year arms deal with Saudi Arabia -- CNN
US Congress notified over arms sale to Saudi Arabia -- The Guardian
US Confirms $60 Billion Arms Sales Package for Saudi Arabia -- Voice of America
U.S. announces 60-billion-dollar arms sale to Saudi Arabia -- Xinhuanet
US confirms $60bn Saudi arms deal -- Al Jazeera
US confirms $60bn plan to sell Saudi Arabia arms -- BBC
US announces massive arms sale to Saudi Arabia -- AFP
'Israel not expected to oppose $60b. US-Saudi arms deal' -- Jerusalem Post

News Updates On The U.S. - Saudi $60 Billion Arms Deal

A US Air Force F-15 fighter jet does a low-level flyby in eastern Afghanistan in this January 1, 2009 file photo. The Obama administration will soon notify Congress of an arms sale to Saudi Arabia worth up to $60 billion of advanced aircraft. Bob Strong/Reuters/File

Why $60 Billion In US Arms To Saudi Arabia Isn't Causing An Outcry -- Christian Science Monitor

Israel doesn't oppose a US arms deal that would send advanced aircraft to Saudi Arabia, which is increasingly seen as essential to containing Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Nine years after 9/11 sent US-Saudi relations crashing to a low point, bilateral ties have made a complete 180-degree turnaround with the Obama administration's plan to sell up to $60 billion worth of advanced aircraft to Saudi Arabia.

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More News On The $60 Billion US Arms Deal To Saudi Arabia

U.S. Eyes $60 Billion In Defense Sales To Saudis -- NPR
Israel reportedly OKs U.S.-Saudi arms deal -- JTA
Arms deal will anger Iran, cheer Israel -- UPI
U.S. preparing massive arms deal for Saudi Arabia, defense official says -- CNN
US Plans $60 Billion Arms Sale to S. Arabia -- Biggest Ever -- ABC News
Saudis may get huge arms deal -- Washington Post
Pentagon proposes huge sale of warplanes to Saudis -- AP
Barack Obama to authorise record $60bn Saudi arms sale -- The Guardian
US plans arms sale to Saudi Arabia -- Global Times
Riyadh to Invest up to $60 Billion Modernizing Airpower with U.S. Systems -- Defense Update
Huge Saudi arms deal aimed at Iran, Yemen troubles: analysts -- AFP
Saudi splurges on weapons ... for what? -- Al Jazeera opinion
The New $100 Billion Stimulus -- Shawn Ambrosino, Townhall
America's 'largest-ever' arms deal -- The Week opinion
On Foreign Military Sales -- Global Security
Preparing for a Nuclear Iran -- Alex Massie, Spectator
Welcome to the era of a nuclear Iran -- By David Rothkopf, Foreign Policy
Why Is the U.S. Selling Saudi Arabia $60 Billion in Arms? -- The Atlantic Wire

Largest Arms Deal In History Working Its Way Through Congress

Record deal: The White House is set to confirm the sale of £39billion of weaponry to Saudi Arabia, including F-15 fighters (pictured)

Obama To Pitch $60B Saudi Arms Deal To Congress -- CBS News

The Wall Street Journal reports the White House will officially notify Congress in the next two weeks of a $60 billion deal to sell Saudi Arabia dozens of U.S.-made fighter jets and military helicopters.

If it goes ahead, the sale of some 84 new F-15 jets and dozens of helicopter will be the largest U.S. arms deal ever.

The Obama administration is pitching the sale as a major opportunity to create new jobs for the beleaguered American economy. Companies including Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and General Electric say more than 75,000 jobs could be created to build the new aircraft.

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More News On The U.S. - Saudi Arabian Arms Deal

Saudi Arms Deal Advances -- Wall Street Journal
Nobel Peace Prize winner Barack Obama to sign biggest arms deal in U.S. history with Saudi Arabia -- The Daily Mail
US expects Saudis to commit to $30 bln in arms-source -- Reuters
Pentagon Readies $60 Billion Weapons Shopping List -- ABC News
Obama to notify Congress of $60bn arms sale to Saudis -- BBC
U.S. to sell up to $60 billion of arms to Saudi Arabia -- Haaretz
US pushes $60bn Saudi arms deal -- Al Jazeera
Report: U.S., Saudis close to largest arms deal ever -- CNN
US to notify Congress on Saudi arms deal in next week -- Reuters

Largest U.S. Arms Deal Ever?

Saudi Arms Deal Advances -- Wall Street Journal

White House to Notify Congress Soon of $60 Billion Package, Largest Ever for U.S.

The Obama administration is set to notify Congress of plans to offer advanced aircraft to Saudi Arabia worth up to $60 billion, the largest U.S. arms deal ever, and is in talks with the kingdom about potential naval and missile-defense upgrades that could be worth tens of billions of dollars more.

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My Comment: Even if this deal is approved, it comes about during a time of severe recession and falling sales in the world's arms trade.

Saudi Arabia Amassing Weapons To Confront Iran

F-15 warplanes fly over officers during a graduation ceremony at King Faisal Air Force University in Riyadh. Hassan Ammar / AFP-Getty Images

Saudis Amass U.S. Weapons To Confront Iran -- Space War

A proposed $60 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, one of the largest-ever U.S. weapons sales, marks the consolidation of America as the kingdom's main arms supplier after years of strain following 9/11.

The deal, which includes Boeing F-15SA Strike Eagle fighters, also underlines Riyadh's determination to confront the threat it perceives from Iran, Saudi Arabia's rival for regional supremacy and leadership of the Muslim world.

The Pentagon advised the U.S. Congress of the proposed multi-layered deal, which is expected to win approval in September.

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My Comment: What I found interesting about this arms deal, is how quiet Israel and the Israeli lobby are on this sale. In the past, they would be turning blue in the face in opposition .... this time around .... very little if any vocal disagreement.

Why A Massive U.S. - Saudi Arms Deal Now

F-15C Eagle aircraft armed with AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles deploy to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield. The aircraft are assigned to the 36th Tactical Fighter Wing. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Fernando Serna

Inside The U.S.-Saudi Arms Deal -- Real Clear World/Washington Institute For Near East Policy

When Congress returns from its summer recess after Labor Day, the Department of Defense will provide informal notification of the U.S. intention to sell up to $30 billion in military equipment to Saudi Arabia. The likely deal is part of a U.S. commitment predating the Obama administration to strengthen regional allies in the face of a growing threat from Iran. For the Saudis, the transaction represents a clear return to considering the United States as its principal arms supplier, a position the Americans risked losing to France as recently as 2006.

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My Comment: A good analysis and summary on why this deal is happening. I expect countries within the region to follow suit.

U.S. Arms Sale To Saudi Arabia Approaching $60 Billion

U.S.-Saudi Arms Plan Grows To Record Size -- Wall Street Journal

Addition of Apaches, Black Hawks Swells Deal to $60 Billion

WASHINGTON—The Obama administration plans to include attack helicopters in an expanded arms package for Saudi Arabia, swelling the size of the proposed deal to as much as $60 billion over 10 years, according to officials familiar with the matter.

The deal would be the largest overseas U.S. arms sale, the officials said, though the size could change as the package is finalized, one official said.
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My Comment: You gotta recycle those petro-dollars .... hmmm .... want to make any bets that Israel will be asking for an increase in U.S. military aid after the confirmation of this sale.

$30 Billion U.S. F-15 Sale To Saudi Arabia Proposed

U.S. to Sell F-15s to Saudis -- Wall Street Journal

Fighter Jets in Proposed $30 Billion Deal Won't Include Features Israel Opposes.

WASHINGTON—The Obama administration plans to sell advanced F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia but won't equip them with long-range weapons systems and other arms whose inclusion was strongly opposed by Israel, diplomats and officials said.

The proposed $30 billion, 10-year arms package, which would be one of the biggest single deals of its kind, has been a source of behind-the-scenes tension during months of negotiations. Israeli officials have repeatedly conveyed their concerns in private that the U.S. risks undermining its military advantage by equipping regional rivals with top-flight technologies.

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More News On This F-15 Sale To Saudi Arabia

US plans to sell F-15 jets to Saudi Arabia: report -- AFP
U.S. to Sell F-15 Fighter Jets to Saudis -- FOX news
'US to sell Saudis F-15 fighter jets' -- Jerusalem Post
U.S. Plans to Sell F-15 Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia -- Daily Finance
Report: U.S. Downgrades Saudi Arms Deal Over Israeli Concerns -- Yeshiva World
Report: U.S. downgrades Saudi arms deal over Israeli concerns -- Haaretz

Saudi Arabia Rejects President Obama's Approach To Middle East Peace

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal (L) and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Photo AFP.

Saudis Reject 'Incrementalism' Of U.S.-Backed Peace Plan -- CNN

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Saudi Arabia on Friday bluntly rejected a call for step-by-step moves toward Middle East peace, an approach supported by the United States.

The United States had hoped that the Saudis would announce "confidence-building measures" that would break the current impasse and lead to a new round of talks.

"Incrementalism and a step-by-step approach has not and -- we believe -- will not lead to peace," Saudi Foreign Affairs Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal said at the State Department Friday after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

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My Comment: This is a major rejection and repudiation of President Obama's approach towards resolving the Israeli - Palestinian conflict. This is a major setback .... and one that has been completely under reported in the American Press.

More News On Saudi Arabia's Rejection Of U.S. Middle East Peace Efforts

Saudi FM puts burden on Israel to make peace -- AFP
Saudi Minister Takes Hard Line Against Peace Gestures to Israel -- Voice of America
Saudi Arabia rejects U.S. pleas on Israel -- Reuters
Saudi rebuffs US on improving ties with Israel -- AP
S Arabia rejects ties with Israel -- Al Jazeera
Remarks With Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal -- U.S. Department Of State